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Old 9 February 2009, 01:02 PM   #1
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Anyone fancy a full-gold or TT Explorer 2?

It's always struck me as odd that all Rolex's sports models have full-gold and TT versions (Sub, GMT-2, Yachtmaster and Daytona) yet Rolex don't offer the same options for the Explorer 2. (The Sea-Dweller looks similar to the Sub so I'm guessing that's why Rolex didn't produce TT or gold Sea-Dwellers).

Does anyone know the reason for this omission? I'd certainly be interested to see what a TT or full-gold Exp 2 would look like - anyone else?
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Old 9 February 2009, 01:04 PM   #2
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I went ahead and stole this picture from frostie's thread



I think it looks pretty nice.
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Old 9 February 2009, 01:06 PM   #3
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That white dial really stands out!!! very beautiful!!!
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Old 9 February 2009, 01:37 PM   #4
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While the shot of the white dial YG is stunning, the E2 should remain a SS "tool" watch, IMO.
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Old 9 February 2009, 06:29 PM   #5
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Nice pix - thanks for that. Do you think Rolex would ever produce it though?
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Old 9 February 2009, 06:37 PM   #6
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At its current design I think the Explorer II is the least "blingable" watch in the Rolex sports line. So my answer would be no. I think it looks best in SS.
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Old 9 February 2009, 06:40 PM   #7
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At its current design I think the Explorer II is the least "blingable" watch in the Rolex sports line. So my answer would be no. I think it looks best in SS.
Agreed!! While it may look nice in full gold in that picture above, its "bling" factor in YG would serve no purpose to the regular Rolex buyer who, with that kind of $$$, could get something much better.

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Old 9 February 2009, 06:49 PM   #8
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Agreed!! While it may look nice in full gold in that picture above, its "bling" factor in YG would serve no purpose to the regular Rolex buyer who, with that kind of $$$, could get something much better.

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Old 9 February 2009, 06:56 PM   #9
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Don't really get the gold/two tone "sports" watches anyway, with the exception of the Yachtmaster where a bit of bling would seem appropriate.

Gold/two tone or platinum, work so much better on date just/dress watches IMHO.

Anyway, where do you stop, Exp II, with rubies and sapphires inset?
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Old 9 February 2009, 07:02 PM   #10
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Don't really get the gold/two tone "sports" watches anyway, with the exception of the Yachtmaster where a bit of bling would seem appropriate.

Gold/two tone or platinum, work so much better on date just/dress watches IMHO.

Anyway, where do you stop, Exp II, with rubies and sapphires inset?
Totally agree - sports watches should mainly be in S/S. Then again, I've seen diamond-encrusted GMTs and Daytonas, as well as TT/full gold Subs with rubies/diamonds on the dial. If these watches didn't sell, I'd hazard a guess that Rolex would have stopped offering them a long time ago.

Now, since they've been around for years, it must mean there's demand for the bling "tool'' watch. So why not the Exp 2 one day?...
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Old 9 February 2009, 07:25 PM   #11
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there's something about the EXP II, i like it, but i dont ever see myself buying it...this might sound naive but i dont think its an iconic rolex, like the DJ, DATE, SUB, DD, DAYTONA........however if it was in a rose gold TT that would look really nice IMO....maybe it would sway me....
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Old 9 February 2009, 07:46 PM   #12
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I like the stainless steel look myself
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Old 21 February 2009, 08:01 PM   #13
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I´m SOLD for this FG Explorer II!

...IMHO, I´d totally buy it over a FG Yacht-Master, even liking the FG YM aswell (well, I´d get both of them together if I could. haha

Nice shop! loved it!

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Old 22 February 2009, 12:59 AM   #14
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Both the Explorer I and the Explorer II are in SS only as they are "working" watches. Made to be used in harsh conditions.

There is talk that Rolex will announce a new Explorer II at the 2009 Basel show.

Can't wait to see it.

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